Media lawyers said that it'd be hard for Justin Baldoni to prove libel but that the suit could be effective amid a broader strategy.
Ann Telnaes said her cartoon aimed to criticize billionaire chief executives she said "have been doing their best to curry favor" with Donald Trump.
The trend embraces medieval aesthetics and reflects a rejection of modern tech culture, according to Wonderhood Studios.
Pocket.watch is partnering with GoKidGo to launch music and mystery-led shows, aiming to capitalize on the creator economy's podcast boom.
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Sameer Singh, who oversees TikTok's North America ad business, is leaving the company at the end of February, an internal memo said.
Creators have filed two class-action lawsuits against PayPal over the affiliate practices of its Honey browser extension.
The libel lawsuit accuses the Times of relying "almost entirely" on what it describes as "Lively's unverified and self-serving narrative."
Private-equity firms like Blackstone and RedBird bet on star power and high spending by major streaming services. It often didn't pay off last year.
Molly Rutter left education to become a TikToker, and she said she doesn't regret walking away from her passion.
After testing out many new social-media apps, here are three worth trying out if you're looking for alternatives to Instagram, X, or TikTok.
IRL social apps are transforming the social media landscape by prioritizing real-world interactions.
Kurt Wilms, senior director of product management at YouTube, shared what types of content viewers want to watch on their TVs.
TikTok could be banned come January, but what are the other top creator-economy storylines? BI's team rounded them up.
TikTok could be booted from US app stores in January because of a divest-or-ban law. Here's what may happen next as the company fights for its future.
Key areas of buyer interest include retail media, streaming TV, influencer marketing, and AI, industry insiders say.
MrBeast asked fans if they want another "Squid Game" recreation as he promotes "Beast Games," leveraging Netflix's release to stay ahead.
I hadn't cared much either way about Al Pacino, but I was absolutely delighted by his audiobook narration of his memoir.
TikTok is changing the US e-commerce ecosystem as it brings influencer sales and social shopping into the mainstream.
President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court to pause the law that would ban TikTok in mid-January until after his inauguration.
A wave of M&A deals in areas like influencer marketing, talent management, and podcasting show the parts of the creator industry that have matured.
People are increasingly tired of seeing ads, so big brands, from Walmart to Chick-fil-A, are funding filmed entertainment like movies and TV.
Netflix passed two tests on Wednesday when it streamed live NFL football games for the first time in its history.
YouTube's top star, MrBeast, has over 338 million subscribers. He has a sprawling business, including products and an Amazon show.
Hannah Witton is leveraging her experience as a former YouTube star to help others navigate career changes and overcome content burnout.
The creator economy has blossomed into a $250 billion industry — and faces a big year in 2025 with a possible TikTok ban and MrBeast dominance.
After fumbling a high-profile boxing match last month, most social media users praised Netflix for a smooth broadcast of its first-ever NFL games.
If TikTok is pulled from US app stores, brands that sell on its e-commerce platform, Shop, may struggle to find a new home.
Christmas-movie supply on streamers grew sixfold from 2000 to 2023, Parrot Analytics found. Services like Netflix are cashing in.
Neil Waller, cofounder of Whalar Group, shared his top predictions for the creator space in 2025, including a rise in AI tools and dubbing.
Starting next fall, you'll be able to watch ESPN without paying for other cable channels. Industry watchers say it could cost around $25 a month.
Netflix says it learned from livestreaming issues during the Jake Paul-Mike Tyson fight. It has a big test with a Beyoncé show and NFL games.
Animated movies are great, but I yearn for the days of "Home Alone" and "E.T." I've been showing my kids more live-action movies — and they love them.
From George Stephanopoulos to Nicolle Wallace, many ex-political figures have transitioned to the media industry. It's not without criticism, though.
"My small business is failing" has become a surprisingly useful post for entrepreneurs on TikTok. Here's how and why it works — and the pitfalls.
The new game for Nintendo's Switch has promotional art and a title that closely resemble that of the best-selling Chinese game.
Everyone's got a group chat they love to hate and would love to quit even more. Here's how to do it without causing a scene.
I watched MrBeast's new game show, "Beast Games," with my son. The show is fun — but I worry about the message it sends about money.
This year, Business Insider's creative team visualized everything from looking into illegal lockouts in major US cities to Ozempic Scams.
Here's an idea: Take a popular thing, and make more of it. That's what college football is doing this year.
Gwyneth Paltrow's lifestyle brand, Goop, has undergone two rounds of layoffs and a restructuring in recent months.
Creator Economy Jobs, a hiring platform that pulls listings from over 600 companies, shared data summarizing the state of hiring in the industry.
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Business Insider viewed a copy of the contestant release form and other documents for the preliminary "Beast Games" competition round in Las Vegas.
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear oral arguments around the TikTok divest-or-ban bill, as the company faces a looming January 19 deadline.
This year, investors put over $900 million into 17 buzzy creator economy startups, which focused on AI, e-commerce, influencer marketing, and more.
Swiss startup Tiun has developed an alternative pay-for-what-you-use model to help media companies generate revenue.
Adtech firm AppLovin's stock is surging after a recent move into e-commerce, but some ad insiders have questions about its business model.
With several buzzy media and entertainment deals already planned for 2025, industry insiders say next year could see a flurry of M&A activity.